Service alerts & news for Arlington Transit's bus system.

Arlington, VA
Joined March 2009
There's a new way to get around Arlington County! MICRO offers shared rides, helping users reach jobs, schools, healthcare, and other key destinations within the preliminary service area. Check out how you can get 6 FREE RIDES! arlingtonva.us/About-Arlingt…
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Riders really like Arlington Transit; VPRA changes for life after new Long Bridge hubs.la/Q046V3_W0
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Crews on duty overnight treating known trouble spots on the road but the forecast is for minimal accumulation. Just prepare to go slow in the morning. Know the phases of a winter storm response. arlingtonva.us/Government/De… #ArlWX
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Plow you doing, Arlington? Our hardworking crews are starting Phase 3 of snow removal, residential streets. Check out the almost-real-time map to track Plow Force One, Snowprah Winfrey, Cold-i-Locks, and all the other plows community members helped name! arlgis.arlingtonva.us/Apps/S…
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Prime roadways, secondaries, bridges and known trouble spots are being brined ahead of the wintry mix forecast for overnight. Tomorrow morning could be seriously slippery so plan ahead to go slow if you have to be somewhere. #ArlWX arlingtonva.us/Government/De…
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Crews out pretreating areas during the wintry mix that will turn to some snow with freezing temperatures. If you don't have to travel, don't tonight into the morning. Roads could be slick. Know the prioritized storm response phases. #ArlWX arlingtonva.us/Government/De…
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Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crews are repairing a 6-inch water main break at 825 S Irving St. Some 100 customers could be affected. The street is closed, with traffic being detoured. Estimated completion: 3 p.m. Questions? Call 703-228-5000.
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Due to inclement weather, Arlington County Government will shift to virtual operations Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. All County facilities and the Courthouse are closed; All scheduled cases will be set on another date. Visit the County website for further details. bit.ly/40pwGr9
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Election Day is tomorrow, Nov. 5! On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place, which will be open from 6am-7pm! Find your polling place here: vote.elections.virginia.gov/… #ArlingtonVotes #Vote2024
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For the first time ever, Metro is launching a sales event that will allow riders to purchase discounted passes with unlimited trips on Metrorail and Metrobus whether you travel one day, one week, or one month wmata.com/about/news/Metro-F… #wmata
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Beginning Sunday, September 5 we're adding more service and offering discounts to make it easier for you to return to Metro. Visit wmata.com/changes for details. #wmata
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The Commons Clarendon (Market Common) Public Space at the intersection of North Edgewood Street and Clarendon Boulevard is undergoing a redesign! Take a moment to watch a short video presentation and let us know your thoughts! bit.ly/3kSF115
It makes it easy to get around Arlington #carfree! Why are you thankful for @ART_Alert? Happy Thanksgiving!
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How did participants in our focus group research describe #Arlington's ART #bus? a. Convenient b. Clean c. Environmentally friendly d. All of the above Read more about our findings on ART bus ridership here: mobilitylab.org/2019/10/07/n…
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New study from Mobility Lab about bus ridership trends in Arlington County, Virginia. Read the new study here: mobilitylab.org/2019/10/07/n… @ArlingtonDES @ArlingtonVA @ART_Alert
No Metro? No Problem! We took the ART 45 Bus to Columbia Pike and back, with ease! Don't be intimidated by Arlington County's seperate transit system. You can use your SmarTrip card to pay the fare 🚍 @ArlingtonCPRO @ART_Alert bit.ly/2nB1INR
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Ride the @ART_alert bus for FREE today! Watch out for ART Prize Patrol handing out special giveaways throughout the day 🚍 ArlingtonTransit.com #TryTransitWeek xitter.cf/ArlingtonDES/status/11…
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BREAKING: First test trains are running south of Reagan National Airport. It’s the first time in 3 months those rails have had a train on them. This is video of the very first train entering Braddock Road Station at 5mph as we check for proper alignment and clearance. #wmata
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A Summer Treat for SmarTrip holders! Join us for Dunkin Donuts #TransitTuesday and receive a $2.00 Medium Iced Coffee by showing your SmarTrip® at participating @DCDunkin in the Metro service are during June, July and August! #WMATA
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Replying to @ART_Alert
@ART_Alert has convenient routes that connect you to/from destinations in Arlington County. ART 43 connects Crystal City directly with Rosslyn & Ballston and ART 74, ART 84 & ART 87 connect the Pentagon/Pentagon City area with Shirlington and Columbia Pike areas. #wmata